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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the people of the future in Toffler's definition?
(a) The people who resist the rat-race.
(b) The black sheep of society.
(c) The traditionalists.
(d) The fast-paced people.

2. What is the reason for the shortening of relationships?
(a) Mechanization.
(b) Urbanization.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Finance.

3. Which relationship is not one of the relationships Toffler describes as comprising social experience?
(a) Places.
(b) Morals.
(c) Organizations.
(d) People.

4. What was it that attracted immigrants to America, according to Toffler?
(a) The right to free speech.
(b) The fast-paced life.
(c) The political stability.
(d) The freedom from the past.

5. Where does culture shock take place, in Toffler's account?
(a) All modern people.
(b) Foreign travelers.
(c) Developing nations.
(d) Urban populations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toffler say distinguishes people in cities from people in towns?

2. What is the consequence of people relocating their homes more often in super-industrial culture?

3. What category are more relationships taking place in, according to Toffler?

4. How does Toffler describe future shock?

5. How do many people treat change, as Toffler describes it?

(see the answer key)

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